Swimming Australia chief executive Eugenie Buckley has resigned, with immediate effect, less than 18 months out from the Paris Olympics.
Buckley was appointed to lead SA in October 2021, taking over from Alex Baumann.
Swimming Australia boss Eugenie Buckley has handed in her resignation. Credit: Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia released a statement confirming the news on Friday afternoon.
“Eugenie has steered the organisation through the significant challenges of a corporate restructure and improving our financial position,” said SA president Michelle Gallen. “She leaves us in a strong position to move forward, with a clear strategic direction to 2032 to build performance, pathways, participation and sustainability.
“I sincerely thank Eugenie for her hard work and determination and wish her well in future endeavours”.
Steve Newman will fill in as interim CEO until a worldwide search is conducted.
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